Campus Systems Engineer (Full-Time) — London

Amsterdam Quant Society; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jump, a London-based trading infrastructure firm, is seeking a Graduate for a role covering Linux, Python, low-latency networking, and operational risk management across global data centres. You will monitor the health of Jump's trading platform, troubleshoot system and network issues, design and optimise networks for low latency, and coordinate changes with trading and risk teams.

Strong CS/engineering background, Linux/UNIX experience with shell scripting, and practical Python knowledge are

Qualifications

• Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical background.
• Linux or UNIX experience, including shell scripting.
• Practical Python knowledge.
• Understanding of routing, multicast, Ethernet, and related networking concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication under pressure.
• Reliable and predictable availability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and performance of Jump's trading platform.
• Troubleshoot system, software, and network problems.
• Design and optimise network infrastructure for low-latency applications across global data centres.
• Coordinate changes and incidents with trading and risk teams.
• Manage operational risk and change control.
• Document technical processes.

Skills

Linux/UNIX

Python

Networking concepts

Attention to detail

Education

Computer Science / Engineering / Information Systems or related technical background

Tools

Shell scripting

Job description

London trading-infrastructure role covering Linux, Python, low-latency networking, global data centres, monitoring, troubleshooting, automation, incidents, and operational risk.

• Monitor the health and performance of Jump's trading platform.


• Troubleshoot system, software, and network problems.


• Design and optimise network infrastructure for low-latency applications across global data centres.


• Coordinate changes and incidents with trading and risk teams.


• Manage operational risk and change control.


• Document technical processes.

What Jump looks for

• Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical background.


• Linux or UNIX experience, including shell scripting.


• Practical Python knowledge.


• Understanding of routing, multicast, Ethernet, and related networking concepts.


• Strong attention to detail and clear communication under pressure.


• Reliable and predictable availability.

Details

Role information

Location London

Job type Graduate

Category Software Engineering

Company

Chicago, United States

Global quantitative trading firm combining research, advanced engineering, AI/ML, and high-performance infrastructure across markets and time horizons.